One of the MTV reality TV shows main characters, Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino has filed a lawsuit in federal court against his own dad, Frank, claiming that his pops is exploiting his fame, TMZ.com and E! News reported.

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The lawsuit appears to be the culmination of an Internet feud between the Sorrentinos.

Papa Sorrentino has launched his own website bashing his son for not being financially supportive of his dad. He's also begun calling himself "The Confrontation," which sounds like a cartoon super villain.